Spring is finally here! If you are beginning the sometimes-daunting task of spring cleaning, we have a few tips to help you deal with your unwanted items. From dumping batteries to old sports equipment, compact florescent lightbulbs to used cooking oil, find out how to make your spring cleaning green!
A nickel or a dime may not seem like a lot, but Ontario's Beer Store and LCBO deposit programs prove that putting a deposit on drink containers is the best way to get high return rates for recycling or reuse.
Yesterday, TEA's Executive Director, Franz Hartmann, attended a Town Hall meeting on the Greenbelt Plan and other laws that have a big impact on the environment, organized by the Provincial Government to get public input . Here is his report.
On Wednesday at 2 pm, Toronto City Council will vote on a motion which would tell Enbridge Gas to install shut off valves wherever Line 9 crosses rivers in Toronto. If this vote fails, Toronto's drinking water will be at risk, especially if the Federal Government allows Line 9 to carry tar sands oil. You can help make sure it doesn't fail.
TEA, along with Environment Hamilton and Ecology Ottawa, submitted the following comments in response to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change report called Ontario's Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015.
The Greenbelt is under threat and it needs you on March 30 to tell the Provincial Government to make sure the Greenbelt not only survives but thrives.
On Tuesday night, Toronto's City Councillors and the Mayor literally stood up to show their support or disregard for polluter pays.
On March 2nd, City Council chambers were packed with people from across Toronto sharing their ideas about what our city can do about climate change. With over 50 deputations, the Subcommittee meeting lasted from 7 pm until midnight!
On Saturday, February 28th, the world-famous Greenbelt turned 10. Unfortunately, instead of celebrating, some are planning to undermine our green space.
Toronto Water doesn't just make sure our tap water keeps flowing. The water department provides important services like sewage treatment to clean up polluted water before it gets released into Lake Ontario.
On March 2nd, the city's new Climate Change Committee will meet for the first time. The public is invited to attend and express their ideas about what the city should do to cut greenhouse gas pollution and prepare the city.
We hope you enjoy TEA's new website! Our new site is designed to make it as easy as possible for you to take action, and to learn about what we're doing!
TEA volunteers and staff host and attend events in communities across Toronto throughout the year.
Check out the map to see where we went in 2014!
Attention South Etobicoke residents: Attend Live Green Toronto's upcoming community meeting on air quality!
On Thursday, Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change announced a new round of public consultations focusing on how to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and get Ontario ready for climate change.
Recently, there has been a lot of media attention about potential problems with the proposed Scarborough Subway. This attention is good.
It's a "good news-bad news" budget for transit.
Do you have two minutes to learn about local food procurement in Toronto? TEA’s Executive Director Franz Hartmann was featured in a short video series on Local Food Learners – Better Health, Economy and Environment.
On February 2nd, TEA Executive Director Franz Hartmann commented on the proposed 2015 City Budget to Budget Committee. Below are his comments.
In this issue of Council Watch, TEA previews what to expect from City Council's 2015 budget. And we've got some exciting updates from our campaigns.